STF County Ground

River Severn
~1.5+ mi
SY3 8HQ
From
First field upstream of A5 bridge, Emstrey (south-east of Shrewsbury)
To
Large sweeping right-hand curve — downstream limit (Severn Way)

A stretch on the River Severn running from First field upstream of A5 bridge, Emstrey (south-east of Shrewsbury) to Large sweeping right-hand curve — downstream limit (Severn Way), approximately ~1.5+ mi, on the right bank. Two sections: Car Park section (lower) and Upper/Showground/Mountfields section. Day tickets £9 and season tickets £50 available. Species include Roach, Dace, Bleak, Perch, Chub, Barbel, Pike and Salmon. No night fishing.

Permits

Season Ticket £
2026/27 confirmed (shrewsburytownfisheries.co.uk): Coarse only — Senior £50, OAP (65+) £35, Disabled £25, Junior (6-16) FREE. Salmon + Coarse — Senior £60, OAP £50, Disabled £40, Junior £15. Day ticket — Coarse £9, Salmon+Coarse £20. All online only. NIGHT FISHING STRICTLY NOT PERMITTED — vacate before dark.
Day Ticket £
Day ticket: Coarse £9 | Salmon + Coarse £20. Online only at shrewsburytownfisheries.co.uk/buy-permits/
Night Fishing
No (prohibited)
Where To Buy
Online only: shrewsburytownfisheries.co.uk/buy-permits/ (Emstrey separate ticket). Gate code sent with permit. | shrewsburytownfisheries.co.uk | shrewsburytownfisheries.co.uk (online only) | Angling Direct Shrewsbury (formerly Total Angling): 01743 462699, Unit 18-20 Vanguard Way SY1 3TG

Parking

Parking Information
Car park at County Ground (can flood). Upper/Mountfields section: park opposite cricket pavilion area. Lower section: car park near Smithfield Road side. Short walk from town centre via Frankwell footbridge. NIGHT FISHING PROHIBITED.

Species

Roach
Dace
Bleak
Perch
Chub
Barbel
Pike
Salmon
At a Glance
Controller
Shrewsbury Town Fisheries (STF)
Bank
Right
Access
Day Ticket & Season
Night fishing
No
Pegs
Postcode
SY3 8HQ

Last Verified - July 2026

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